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Kanyakumari is a town in Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu state, India. Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian Peninsula, it is also know by its former name Cape Comorin.
LOCATION
State : Tamilnadu
The closest major cities are Nagercoil, the administrative headquarters of Kanyakumari district, (22 km) and Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala (85 km).
FACTS ABOUT KANYAKUMARI
1. Kanyakumari takes its name from the Kumari Amman or Kanyakumari Temple, situated in the town, on the sea-shore, the very confluence of the three water-bodies - Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea.
2. It was ruled by the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks. The architectural beauty of the temples in the area are the works of these rulers.
3. Since ancient times, Kanyakumari District has consisted of two geographical areas, known locally as Nanjilnadu and Idainadu.
4. The main languages spoken by people of the district are Tamil and Malayalam. People of the district celebrate both Tamil and Keralite (Malayalam) festivals, apart from religious festivals.
5. Many Folk arts and dances are popular in this district. They are played during the time of festivals in temples, celebrations in schools etc.
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| Attractions in Kanyakumari |
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- Cape Residency
- Park Beach
- Parvathi International
- Sparsa Resorts
- Singaar International
- Hotel Ashoka
- Hotel Samrutha
- Tri Sea Cottage
- Vivaldi Tourist Home
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Airways
The nearest airport is Thiruvanathapuram which is 80 km away. It has both the domestic and international terminals. From Thiruvanathapuram, you can take a taxi or a bus to Kanyakumari.
Railways
Kanyakumari is well connected by rail services with all the major cities in India.Superfast trains connect Kanyakumari with the northern rail junctions and Intercity trains are running from almost all the southern cities.
Roadways
Kanyakumari has a good road network which connects it to the major cities and towns in South India like Chennai, Bangalore, Madurai, Pondicherry, Trivandrum and and so on.
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